INTEGRATED PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS, SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, AND FUTURE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

Abstract

Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable crop protection by integrating biological, cultural, mechanical, ecological, and judicious chemical approaches to reduce pest and disease incidence while minimizing environmental impacts. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis coupled with a systematic literature review to evaluate global research trends, identify knowledge gaps, and propose future research directions in IPDM technologies. Bibliographic data were retrieved from the Scopus database following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, resulting in 64 eligible publications published between 2016 and 2026. Bibliometric analyses were performed using Biblioshiny (RStudio) and VOSviewer to examine publication trends, leading journals, institutional and country contributions, and keyword co-occurrence networks, while the systematic review synthesized emerging technologies and adoption challenges. The findings reveal a substantial increase in IPDM research, with the United States and the University of Göttingen leading scientific output. Research has increasingly focused on biological control, integrated weed management, precision agriculture, artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and digital decision-support systems. However, widespread adoption remains constrained by socio-economic barriers, inadequate extension services, limited field validation of innovative technologies, and insufficient policy support. The review identifies critical research priorities, including climate-smart and farmer-centric IPDM strategies, integration of AI- and IoT-based monitoring systems, long-term evaluation of biological control technologies, standardized adoption metrics, and strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration. Collectively, these findings provide a comprehensive roadmap for advancing resilient, environmentally sustainable, and economically viable IPDM systems that can enhance global food security and sustainable agricultural development.